Metallurgical Engineering Co-op Student

Red Dog Metallurgical Engineering Co-op Student
Duration:
8 Months (4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, fly-in fly-out rotation)

Positions Available:
1

Intake Date:
January 2026. Teck will provide support in obtaining of a work Visa to perform work in the United States. Offer will be subject to obtaining legal capacity to work in the United States.

Application Deadline:
October 10, 2025 (we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis)

Desired Background:
For this exciting position, we are specifically targeting students pursuing their post-secondary degree in Mining or Mineral Resource Engineering, or related field. This student will be reporting to a senior or Principal Metallurgical Engineer. If you are not currently located in the area of this co-op position, you must be willing to either commute or relocate to the surrounding area for the entire duration of the co-op term. You must also currently be a student enrolled in a United States college/post-secondary institution and will be enrolled throughout the duration of the co-op term (you will also be returning back to the post-secondary institution once the co-op term is completed). Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.

Don't miss out on this opening to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team

About Red Dog Operations
Red Dog Operations is one of the world's largest zinc mines, located about 170 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in northwest Alaska, near Kotzebue. Red Dog is an open-pit truck-and-loader operation, using conventional drill and blast mining methods. Concentrates produced at Red Dog are shipped to our metallurgical facilities in Trail, British Columbia, and to customers in Asia and Europe. The current mine life, based on existing developed deposits, is expected to extend through to 2031.

For this position, it will be on a 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, fly-in fly-out rotation. All transportation (including charter flight from Anchorage, Alaska to the mine site), accommodation, and food will be covered during the work term.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Participate in the health and safety programs of Teck to ensure that everyone on site goes home safe and healthy every day
• Seek ways to improve our process by collaborating with the engineering team and operations on new process development, plant process optimization, quality assurance initiatives, day-to-day solving, evaluation test work and data analysis
• Assist with the advancement of technology through bench top testing and thermodynamics simulations
• Ensure a high quality of standards while collecting samples and performing analysis in the processing facility as well as in the lab environment
• Coordinate, schedule and control the cost, and supervise the status of projects relating to plant modifications, expansions, and maintenance shutdowns
• Prepare reports and formal presentations
• Build and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business

All students will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing prior to commencing work. Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Chemical, Process, Mining or Metallurgical Engineering
• Comfortable working in a multifaceted industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
• Willingness to work outdoors and able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate sophisticated ideas to all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Why Join Us?
At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive student experience comprised of relevant, hands-on work, vibrant social activities, extensive networking opportunities, and rich professional development. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic co-op adventure.

In addition to excellent compensation, Teck co-ops receive a variety of advantages including but not limited to:

• Financial assistance to help with travel costs and co-op fees
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience while applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations and projects
• Enjoy mentorship and guidance from experienced specialists in their respective fields
• Receive primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation

About Teck
Teck Resources Ltd. is Canada's largest diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with business units focused on steelmaking coal, copper, zinc and energy. Teck hires more than 200 co-op students each year to work at our various Canadian operations. We have received several awards and recognitions that are worth noting: In 2023, Teck was named as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, which recognizes companies for exceptional programs and performance in attracting and retaining younger workers. Teck was also selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers from 2018 to 2023. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights, marking the fifth straight year Teck has been named to the list.

Ideas at Work
Digital technologies are transforming our industry and contributing to improvements in every step of the mining process. We enhance our productivity, safety, sustainability, and growth by putting smarter ideas to work and creating advancements in our technology and our practice. At Teck, we don't just embrace ideas, we employ them. We are fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to bring ideas forward, test innovative approaches and implement technologies that can help make us a better company.

Professional benefits of working as a co-op with Teck Resources Ltd:
Our values guide every decision we make as a company and as individual employees. In everything we do, Teck is led by our values of safety, sustainability, integrity, respect, excellence, and courage. A co-op with Teck will offer you the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside a team of professionals who are experts in their respective fields, you will experience a combination of projects in the field as well as in the office. Teck offers a competitive salary for our co-ops as well as assistance with travel costs and co-op fees. Make an impression Successful co-ops with Teck are given first consideration for professional positions upon graduation

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000